By All Things Writing, LLC | Photo by Mark Gilvey

Mark Yingling, president of MP Copiers Inc., is no stranger to the world outside of Manassas. Born
in Nicosia, Cyprus, he relocated many times. His early residences included England, Uruguay,
Thailand and Liberia before his family settled in Manassas for the remainder of his childhood. As an
adult, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the first Gulf War. After completing his service, he returned to Manassas, the place he calls home.

As a veteran, Yingling knows a thing or two about the discipline necessary to nurture a homegrown company committed to the community. That’s how he learned the skills of customer care and punctual service, he says. His interest in the industry was sparked in the early 1990s after working with another copier dealer afforded him the opportunity to learn and grow. Seeing that customers in the Prince William area were not getting the attention they needed, Yingling says, MP Copiers was born. He
writes on the company website, “Our goal was simple: to provide personal, honest, fast and thorough copier services to the (then) under-serviced offices of Northern Virginia.” This year marks the
25th anniversary of MP Copiers’ 1993 launch.

Providing Beyond Office Equipment
As an authorized copier and printer dealer, MP Copiers offers more than was planned initially. Yingling describes the company as providing office equipment sales and document management to the Washington, D.C. Metro area. “It has grown to be more than just a service company,” he says. It is also a distributor of office equipment, such as printers, scanners and fax machines.

From large health systems like Inova to medium and small businesses, as well as nonprofits and individuals, all are served by this business that offers cutting-edge technology and personalized service.

Yingling says the pride felt by the company is evidenced by the personal service offered to its customers and its use of equipment backed by high-tech companies. Commitment to the community through its service and products is paramount to the mission of MP Copiers.

And community, to MP Copiers, means more than just the people next door. Yingling says, “It means honoring customers with parity, from small businesses to the large corporations.”

Donating to Local Nonprofits
A member of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, MP Copiers prides itself in the ability to donate copiers, money and time to local nonprofits. “Service is offered honestly in a straightforward manner,” says Yingling, who has been instrumental in supporting local businesses and nonprofits in reaching their full potential. Last year, MP Copiers donated 103 copiers to nonprofits and hopes to double that number this year.

Sponsoring charity events and donating to local charities has been very rewarding, Yingling says: “Knowing you are making a difference to those around you is the best feeling. This is where I grew up and where I live, so I want it to prosper and grow. If I can help and make it better, then you can be assured I will.”

His advice to other businesses? “Get involved in the world around you. Give back to your community. Be honest and fair, and believe in yourself and your business.”

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